You can install the "Smart Youtube TV" app. That one allows you to watch 4K HDR. It's not in the Google Play store, but you can sideload it pretty easily. I saved the APK to my Google Drive, then used a file manager (X-Plore) from the Android TV Play Store to download the file. Installed and worked for me.

Greetings Jame.

The Smart YoutubeTV may be playing the 709 instead of the 2084 version. A screeenshot of Stats for nerds would be helpful.
Many thanks and best regards,

I agree that the colors seem off, and it's really difficult to judge TVs side-by-side on YouTube in terms of color and contrast. Just looking at the upscaling though, details seem to be preserved well.

I agree, although I suspect some of the TVs are not setup as proper as they could be for this comparison. The color is so far off I know it's not a youtube quality issue. But I agree the camera can toss things off; but not that far.

There might be some good nuggets of info in here but it's hard for me to lock on to any of them knowing how mismatched everything probably is.

Yes, Vizio's upscaling of lower resolution content is the worst I have seen. With the Sony, I think people are referring to the upscaling of 1080p content, because it does seem to look the best out of the TVs I have seen. Blu-ray movies look fantastic on my X900F. I have seen several other complaints from other AVS Forum users about the upscaling of Directv, Dish, etc, so I know I'm not alone in that. I will say though, the Sony has the best motion I have ever seen on a LCD TV. The great motion paired with the accurate color and deep blacks make all content look good overall.

No TV does everything perfect, but that Hisense looks like it gets a lot of things right, including upscaling. For those who are complaining about the upscaling, I wonder if they just need to make adjustments to some settings.

Not sure if you've seen this video yet, but it compares the upscaling of the H9F with other TVs :

Wow, thx! And yeah, I know no TV is perfect. I found that out very quickly, lol. But Hisense does seem to get a lot right for the price, definitely. Will strongly consider it.

He's pretty bad, but at least he's entertaining. I never take his advice, nor should anyone, but I like listening to his passionate opinion. I just feel bad for anyone who he's suckered, haha.

Heh, gotta love his latest. Let's shut off all net access so we don't have to deal with an update. Really? Because your sound bar isn't working with the TV like you would like? LOL, great idea. Let's render the Android system useless. Without question, the last of his videos I will ever watch.

He's pretty bad, but at least he's entertaining. I never take his advice, nor should anyone, but I like listening to his passionate opinion. I just feel bad for anyone who he's suckered, haha.

Despite his opinions is this tv the best of the lot between, tcl 6 series/vizio m 558. Due to limited health conditions, I can't go anywhere to purchase this and i don't want it shipped from Amazon. Thank you.

Wonderful. Much obliged.
Now it remains to be seen if Netflix 4K HDR is supported.

None of the buttons on my remote bring up the stat screen in the Netflix app so I don't think there is a way to access the actual stats within the Neflix app itself to see what their algorithm is actually streaming the content at. I am subscribed to the Netflix family plan which allows 4k streaming, I see the tags on the individual titles which indicate UHD 4K or Dolby Vision availability, and I am getting Dolby Vision on enabled titles. Ozark is a 4k title with Dolby Vision, so I used that as a test feed...

Thanks again Jame.
If HDR/DV titles are available on the netflix app, then I suppose it is not a deprecated version. This is great news.
So the next challenge is to find an outlet that has it in stock.
Many thanks and best regards,

Anyone else having issues with blacks looking artifact or having a grain to them? Ive tried all sorts of settings and cant seem to get it to go away. It doesn’t appear to happen all the time either. Is it possible its the source causing this (Netflix/Vudu 4k with a fast internet connection). Here are some pics of what in talking about. This is from Our Planet on Netflix (Apologies for the reflection!)

Anyone else having issues with blacks looking artifact or having a grain to them? Ive tried all sorts of settings and cant seem to get it to go away. It doesn’t appear to happen all the time either. Is it possible its the source causing this (Netflix/Vudu 4k with a fast internet connection). Here are some pics of what in talking about. This is from Our Planet on Netflix (Apologies for the reflection!)

Anyone else having issues with blacks looking artifact or having a grain to them? Ive tried all sorts of settings and cant seem to get it to go away. It doesn’t appear to happen all the time either. Is it possible its the source causing this (Netflix/Vudu 4k with a fast internet connection). Here are some pics of what in talking about. This is from Our Planet on Netflix (Apologies for the reflection!)

To my eye that just looks like a very strong (overly strong) film grain effect. Have you watched that title on other TVs to know whether it always looks that way or not?

I have not. Ill do that to see what happens. It may be source related because some videos look absolutely amazing and have the best looking blacks, others it seems the tv really struggles to process them

On my monitor at work (which is pretty crap) the blacks are definitely not very deep and kinda gray or cloudy, but it does not look grainy at all like it does in your picture. Maybe there's some setting about noise reduction or something that should be adjusted?

On my monitor at work (which is pretty crap) the blacks are definitely not very deep and kinda gray or cloudy, but it does not look grainy at all like it does in your picture. Maybe there's some setting about noise reduction or something that should be adjusted?

Just noticed im seeing the grain in dark spots in the beginning of episode 2 of Stranger Things. Ive already tried every setting i know to reduce this. So weird

No HDR in YouTube automatically a deal breaker.
Dolby Vision and HDR not popping up in Netflix app
3 of 4 corners darkened and yellowed let’s hope this goes away.
No Wide Color Option colors don’t Pop
Can not in any Way access Stats in YouTube or Netflix to see if I’m streaming in 4K

Wonderful. Much obliged.
Now it remains to be seen if Netflix 4K HDR is supported.

Netflix 4K HDR is Not supported no matter what I do. I also can’t get Netflix stats to display I’ve hit every button every Menu. Lastly #1 . Deal break throw it out the window tonight is that Netflix is stuck in WIDE and I can’t fix this.

Every TV I have ever owned. Has an Aspect Ratio button or Menu. Not on the H9F, Netflix stuck in WIDE mode.

1. Turn Overscan on to change the aspect ratio.
2. Select the insect icon to see stats in YouTube.
3. HDR through the built in YouTube app and Xbox One app does not appear to be supported unfortunately. Perhaps this will be changed in a future update.

No HDR in YouTube automatically a deal breaker.
Dolby Vision and HDR not popping up in Netflix app
3 of 4 corners darkened and yellowed let’s hope this goes away.
No Wide Color Option colors don’t Pop
Can not in any Way access Stats in YouTube or Netflix to see if I’m streaming in 4K

Also Picture Mode for YouTube and Netflix is Stuck in Wide Aspect Ratio and option to change is Greyed out no matter what I do. Please help.

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Netflix 4K HDR is Not supported no matter what I do. I also can’t get Netflix stats to display I’ve hit every button every Menu. Lastly #1 . Deal break throw it out the window tonight is that Netflix is stuck in WIDE and I can’t fix this.

Every TV I have ever owned. Has an Aspect Ratio button or Menu. Not on the H9F, Netflix stuck in WIDE mode.

You can easily sideload the "Smart Youtube TV" app for HDR Youtube videos. From what I've read, it appears that Netflix has removed the access to the stats info in the TV version of the app.

The various other issues you are describing; no Dolby Vision logo in Netflix, the stuck wide ratio, and the no stats for nerds info in Youtube, all sound like some kind of operating system configuration issue to me. I'm having none of those issues and I would assume there is no difference between the 65" and the 55". I would initiate a factory reset to see if the problems persist beyond the initial installation. Also, have you checked for or received a system update?

All FALD screens will have some minor corner darkening, but if it is particularly dark and you are seeing yellow discoloration I would speculate that you might have received a bad panel.

Edit:

Is this setting available to you when you open the Picture settings from the Home Screen (not when in an app)?

You can easily sideload the "Smart Youtube TV" app for HDR Youtube videos. From what I've read, it appears that Netflix has removed the access to the stats info in the TV version of the app.

The various other issues you are describing; no Dolby Vision logo in Netflix, the stuck wide ratio, and the no stats for nerds info in Youtube, all sound like some kind of operating system configuration issue to me. I'm having none of those issues and I would assume there is no difference between the 65" and the 55". I would initiate a factory reset to see if the problems persist beyond the initial installation. Also, have you checked for or received a system update?

All FALD screens will have some minor corner darkening, but if it is particularly dark and you are seeing yellow discoloration I would speculate that you might have received a bad panel.

Edit:

Is this setting available to you when you open the Picture settings from the Home Screen (not when in an app)?

It should give you these options...

I’ll keep trying but I encourage anyone to try out Game Mode Vs Vivid. There is something seriously wrong with the H9F when Game mode looks like someone smeared Vaseline all over your game. Vs hit Vivid mode and it looks amazing crisp and sharp.